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PHENOMENA THAT ROSE, BRIEFLY, TO THE TOP

1 Harambe

In 2016, everything was contentious. Even a Cincinnati Zoo worker’s decision to shoot a gorilla who had grabbed an intrepid and athletically gifted toddler who scaled a wall and entered its enclosure. When some questioned whether killing Harambe was necessary, others mocked their grief by using hashtags like #DicksOutForHarambe. Weirdly, this was not discussed at any presidential debate.

2 Anthony Weiner

Man, this dude loves to sext. Like, given the options of having his dream job, staying married, electing a President from his party and being able to appear in public or sexting, he would still choose sexting. In September, he got caught allegedly sexting with a 15-year-old, effectively making the documentary about

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